Casey/Caylee Anthony Murder Trial: Closing Arguments Bring New Confessions By Jose Baez And New Smirks By Jeff Ashton
Assistant State’s Attorney Jeff Ashton began the closing arguments with such scalpular precision my mind wandered briefly where I actually pictured him scrubbing in, just before entering court. In approximately 77 minutes, with 2 overruled objection by Jose Baez, Ashton tied up the one thing he is NOT required to present to the jury, Casey’s motive for murdering her toddler, setting the tone for his closing that presented more like an excerpt from a Grisham flick. I say let him play himself.
“..It’s easy to be a parent, sometimes.. It’s easy to be a parent, when your playing with your child, or when your enjoying your child, children are fun… But we all know that being a parent is much more than just playing with your children.. Being a parent is about sacrifice.. Your child becomes your life. This case is about the clash between that responsibility and the expectations that go with it, and the life that Casey Anthony wanted to have… “
Ashton went through the time line of 31 days including details from the elaborate lies Casey Anthony told to avoid detection from her Mother Cindy, her imaginary friend finder chip located in the unallocated sectors of her mind where her conscious should have been, and the fact there is only one reason to duct tape a small child: MURDER. Ashton reminded jurors that the defense theory is asking them to head down rabbitholes that defy reasonable thought. It makes one wonder if that was not exactly the source of inspiration behind Jose Baez Dr. Huntington pigs sans blankets experiment.
Cheshire Cat: By-the-bye, what became of the baby? I’d nearly forgotten to ask.
Alice: It turned into a pig.
The Cat: I thought it would.
Jose was spotted given jurors a parting gift over lunch, which was intercepted by deputies.
Doom and Gloom Loom for Camp Casey
On what is likely to be her day of reckoning, Ms. Anthony was less than thrilled to learn that 2 of the bullseye on her defense’s dart board were permanently removed, I reckon. George and Lee Anthony, the crux of the defense’s failed attempts to blame Casey Anthony’s selective post traumatic stress disorder, will not be allowed to be maligned further based on her allegations of sexual abuse.
As expected, Jose Baez began his closing arguments reminding jurors the defense is not required to “defend” at all. In short, his comments were structured around the trash being altered because it was allowed to dry, and that the state allowed jurors to pass around the velveeta pouch so they could help figure out “Who cut the cheese.” You read that correctly, he actually said that.
He also went on to express his concerns that the State painted his client as a slut, and by doing so, invoking their emotions which will be used to find her guilty, as opposed to actual evidence.
In what I will call flub #3 in less than 40 minutes, Jose Baez inadvertently tells jurors that Casey Anthony’s trunk for the usage ot transportation is not murder. HEH? I thought the defense was quite adamant the junk in the trunk is what stunk. I guess that’s now bunk, whoda’ thunk?
Jose Baez is currently continuing his contribution to the defense’s, and Cheney Mason is on as anchor to complete the allotted 4 hours.
Linda Drane Burdick has had 3 sustained objections and granted one move to strike already. I lost that bet dangit.
Flub #4 flies in, while I am editing. This lawyer just actually admitted Casey searched for chloroform based on Ricardo Morales’s image on his computer. OMG.
..” It should be natural for her to want to know what chloroform was if her boyfriend had the image on his myspace…” Jose Baez
Assistant State Attorney Linda Drane Burdick will complete the State’s rebuttal closing argument.
On an unrelated note, the jury has selected their preference for the order of question during the press conference scheduled following a verdict. It is as follows:
1. CNN 2. WFTV 3. St. Pete Times 4. Reuters 5. People 6. HLN 7. WDBO 8. NBC 9. MSNBC 10.WTSP 11.FOX 12.Orlando Magazine 13.Florida Sun 14.WKMG 15.Dateline 16.WTMY 17.Chathouse 18.CFN 13 19.WOFL 20.Tampa Tribune 21.In Session 22.Orlando Sentinel 23.Univision 24.AP 25.Discovery 26.ABC 27.EFE 28.CBS 29.WESH
If that is not a window to this jury, I don’t know what is.
To Be Continued, Active Blogroll on this thread through today’s session. On the day that Governor Scott signed his first death warrant for Manuel Valle, convicted of killing a Coral Gables police officer a few counties away, I would not hold out any hope that Ann Finnell’s motion for mistrial based on Federal Court’s ruling striking the death penalty in Florida, will be granted. Report Filed 3PM EST
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VERDICT COMING IN!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’ve got goosebumps!!!!!!
@ M. Harris.
No, friend. I didn’t mean to be sarcastic. My intention was to imply that many of the answers you’re looking for can be found within the text of other posts. Many many great minds on here. I also know it helps Blink when we contribute to the BOC community if and when possible.
I apologize for coming across the way I did.
It’s time ! Verdict is in!
Verdict reached! Woo-hoo!
Sentinel Casey Anthony alert: The jury has reached a verdict in the Casey Anthony first-degree murder trial. http://thesent.nl/mq6Hp9
verdict is in!
OMG Jury has reached a verdict!
oh my God Blink, we have a Verdict! i’m crying and shaking now – my gosh Blink, it’s time… please hold our hands as we wait, please
2:15 Verdict Time in Courtroom 23
Oh dear Lord … I have such a know in my belly.
Prayers to these jurors and Judge Perry.
This is killing me! Is anyone else ‘emotionally’ eating? I wearing a path between my computer and the pantry.
This is killing me! Is anyone else ‘emotionally’ eating? I’m wearing a path between my computer and the pantry.
sorry … KNOT in belly. (I’m so nervous my fingers aren’t working)
Heads up Yall, a verdict has been reached, will be announced at 2;15 EST
A verdict has been reached in the Casey Anthony capital murder trial, according to court officials. It will be announced at 2:15 p.m. ET.
VERDICT IN 30 MINUTES!!! WOOT WOOT!!
Verdict is in !! Prayers that justice for caylee will be served. Doing a virtual hand hold with all of you today !
Verdict soon….
My heart goes out to Caylee and ALL who fought for Caylee.
Blink, I’m thinking of you, dear heart. Your momma doll is waiting for you.
Blink are you watching? A verdict has been reached.
3 years and now we hear the verdict.
Present and accounted for Mom 3.0
I would not miss Caylee’s moment.
B
Please let little Caylee have justice!Sorry Blink the above was from seen CNN breaking news alert
They’ve reached a verdict! To be read at 2:15 EST!!!!
10 hours (not bad huh?)
JannyFay says:
July 4, 2011 at 9:38 pm lol And I love the Jinkasaurus comment. That’s what my husband has called her all along.
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HAHAHA, that’s what I though they were calling her for days, so I just nicknamed her that, too, LOL!!!!!
The jury has reached a verdict – will be read at 115p CST
Verdict is IN!!!!!!! Can’t believe the decision is back already. Glad I had the day off to see this moment. Keep your fingers crossed everybody……….Justice for Caylee!!
After a half dozen attempts I cannot get my post w/ link from OS web site to take …. [I am not including snips about the proceedings once verdict is in because well I could not get it posted no matter how many times I changed the snips w/link]
So I will just ask the Q’s & hope someone can answer… even though they were NOT included w/jury instructions, is it because DT wanted them included that they are put into the case file??
By doing so, it is NOT as if they can argue those “not included instructions’ @ any appeal etc ??
Just as each objection/mistrial request is a stop point & arguable point in filing appeal WHAT is the reason to included “theories” that were NOT given to the jury??
THANKS
This is from the OS web site article:
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Details about the defense theories were included in proposed jury instructions placed in the court file over the weekend and obtained by the Orlando Sentinel today.
These statements, which were not included in the jury instructions, include these theories:
•”As to counts one and three, it is the theory of the defense that the death of Caylee Marie Anthony was a result of an accident. It is the theory of defense that the defendant is not being charged with improper disposal of a body.”
•As to count two, it is the theory of the defense that there is no motive or history of abuse between Casey Marie Anthony and Caylee Anthony.”
•”As to counts four, five, six and seven, it is the theory of defense that Ms. Anthony’s statement to law enforcement were made while she was in custody, in that a reasonable person would not feel free to leave, and while under interrogation by law enforcement without being informed of her right to remain silent and her right to have an attorney present.”
An earlier version of these disallowed instructions included wording such as: “it is the theory of the defense that the defendant and Caylee had a loving relationship and a special bond.”
Those instructions also suggested having Judge Perry say the defense believes Casey’s behavior during the “31 days” “was a result of denial and grieving. It is the theory of defense that this behavior is proof of poor coping skills.”
An even earlier draft would have included the wording that the state “presented no evidence to rebut the defense theory that the death was the result of an accident.”
In addition, that version would have said it is the defense theory that Casey’s behavior was “proof of poor coping skills and a dysfunctional family life and relationships, but not murder or abuse of any kind.”
Perry ruled that these kinds of statements were better suited for closing arguments than jury instructions.
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ARTICLE “Casey Anthony deliberations: Post-verdict plans outlined”
WE HAVE A VERDICT>>>TBA 2:15 EASTERN……NERVOUS??????
Ragdoll: Call me Orca the whale! I have been eating sweets, carbs, salts, condiments, etc. I will exercise tomorrow.
Please be the right verdict!!!!!!!!! Murder 1 premeditated!!!!
Mrs Blink thank you so much for the past three years. I admire you so much. You have been such a rock for Caylee. This little girl deserves what is right and I am getting on my knees to pray for her. Tak later
I have been calling my friends, family and yes my cats-
running around like Chicken Little except saying the verdict is in,
the verdict is in…
Blink thank you for being here for Caylee all the way through. Wow waiting with you.
@ Chelsea: Please, does anyone know how I can get notice of when the Jury is coming in with their verdict bearing in mind I am in the UK?? Having followed for so many years, I really do want to “be in Court” to witness Justice for Caylee.
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Hi, Chels, I asked this on B’s previous blog, but you may not have seen it. Do you have twitter? Several people, i.e. Vinnie Politan, have said they’ll tweet as soon as verdict is in. I know you can set up an alert but I can’t tell you how. Other than that I don’t know. Hope that helps.
OMG … I’m shaking
WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Way to go Jose Baez! Way to go Jury!
Anyone interested in Ross’s real name and address? Seems like a good time to me.
B
BLINK!
WHAT what just happened?????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WTF????
How did this happpen?????????????????
You’ve GOT to be F****in KIDDING ME!!!!!
stunned.. jury wanted to go home..
My God. Travesty. I hope the jurors can live with themselves. I am sick. Just sick.
I don’t even know what to say! I’m speechless. Were these people in the same courtroom as all of us???? WHAT just happened??????? This is UNREAL.
UNBELIEVABLE. I have lost faith in our judicial system.
No Justice for Caylee!
stunned.
she left the room to upchuck..
Stunned. There are no words.
PLEASE TELL ME THIS DIDN’T JUST HAPPEN!!!
speechless…
POOR CAYLEE – SHE DIDN’T GET HER JUSTICE AND I AM SO SORRY.
I AM SO GUTTED, UTTERLY DEVASTATED, I FEEL AS IF I AM SUFFERING A BEREAVEMENT
NOT GUILTY
NOT GUILTY
NOT GUILTY
OMG
I have absolutely no faith in our judicial system! I think it’s a fluke when it actually gets it right!